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FULL-PROOF
What happens when a suspect or accused person needs the assistance of a lawyer but does not have sufficient resources to pay for it? This is the focus of the latest FULL-PROOF animation, accompanied by an infographic.
This is the third material in a series exploring procedural rights that are particularly important during the early stages of criminal proceedings. Following animations on the right to information and the right of access to a lawyer, the focus now turns to legal aid.
Although the criteria for granting legal aid may vary between Member States, Directive (EU) 2016/1919 establishes common minimum standards in this area. When determining eligibility for such assistance, factors including a person’s financial situation and whether granting legal aid is required in the interests of justice may be taken into account.
The new animation therefore presents another element of procedural safeguards: the right of access to a lawyer may not be sufficient if, in practice, a person is unable to obtain legal assistance.
Watch the third FULL-PROOF animation
The animation is accompanied by an infographic presenting the key information on legal aid and its importance for the effective exercise of the right to a defence.
FULL-PROOF is a project co-funded by the European Union, with the Polish Platform for Homeland Security as one of its partners. The project supports the more effective application of the procedural rights of suspects and accused persons, with particular attention to the early stages of criminal proceedings.
Find out more and explore the project materials at full-proof.eu.
